Phoenix Logistics

With industrial real estate demand expected to far outweigh supply for a few more years at a minimum, finding new warehouse space can feel pretty intimidating.

Mastering returns may be easier said than done, with consumers expected to return more than $761 billion in goods bought online in 2022.

What will e-commerce warehouses look like in 10 years? Though predicting the future certainly has a margin of error, we can make educated forecasts about the future of warehousing.

The solution to resiliency can be summed up in one word: more, more visibility, more transparency among partners, more resources, more staff, more technology, and the list goes on and on.

Though the e-commerce boom has slowed compared to the explosion seen in 2020, online retail continues to experience steady growth year-over-year.

As businesses outgrow their existing facilities, they are now left wondering, can I afford a bigger warehouse? Fortunately, there are still some distinct markets around the country where savvy warehouse hunters can still find viable facilities.

As parcel shipping rates continue to rise, shippers can alter fulfillment strategies to compensate for higher shipping costs.

Reshoring is a complex and expensive proposition, and it has been difficult for reshoring proponents to maintain consistent progress in their efforts to bring manufacturing assets back to American shores.

The level of disruption experienced along the global supply chain in the past few years has made terms like “supply chain” and “logistics” into household words and topics of dinner table conversation.

With industrial demand soaring and rents still climbing, industry stakeholders have explored numerous ways to create new industrial inventory.

Partnering with a third-party logistics provider can help you manage increased fulfillment network complexity and mitigate any other risks associated with micro-fulfillment while still allowing you to reap all the benefits.

Supply chain disruptions have driven the cost of non-residential building materials up by more than 23%, making many new projects cost-prohibitive even when builders can find a reliable supply of materials.

The warehouse challenges are complex in primary markets, where ecommerce and omnichannel retailers need access to space that allows them to provide same-day, one-day, and two-day deliveries to large swathes of customers.

The needs of a business will change over time, so it’s important to regularly evaluate a 3PL to make sure the quality of service and capabilities still match your company’s needs and expectations.

By keeping goods on the move or in the sales cycle instead of stored in warehouses, retailers and manufacturers alike could significantly reduce costs associated with holding inventory.